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WOW Worship (Red)
(Various Artists)



Project Info: WOW Worship website
Album length: 2 Discs, 34 Tracks.
Street Date: March 9, 2004


The latest installment in the WOW Worship series brings the listener 34 cuts from 34 different artists on two discs. What stands out about WOW Worship Red from the rest of the genre's many, many compilations is the special inclusion of 11 brand new songs recorded specifically for this release. The highlights of these new tracks include wonderful updates like Jaci Velasquez's fresh take on "Sanctuary," Rebecca St. James's passionate "The Power Of Your Love," or Jars Of Clay's modernized version of "I'll Fly Away." The rest of the project is a collection of worship classics from over the years. One problem with this is the unnecessary inclusion of some pretty old songs, including older tracks from Delirious?, Sonicflood (who have since changed their entire member lineup two albums after the song included here), and even Keith Green. Many of these artist here (sans Green) have put out newer songs within the past year even. The only plus to this is it keeps the music varied, representing a history of modern worship songs.

The problem with such a variety is it may be too varied. Even among the newer tracks from Randy Travis's country-saturated "Open The Eyes Of My Heart" to Nicole C. Mullen's boisterous live Black Gospel anthem, "Victory Chant," the vibes may seem a little too across the board. What past projects like the City On A Hill albums achieved was a unity and common theme throughout the album. Perhaps with some fat trimmed from WOW Worship Red, the project could easily have been one elite collection. Also, once again, some prime original worship artists are forsaken on WOW Worship Red. Artists like Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline, Rock N Roll Worship Circus, and GlassByrd have penned some amazing worship songs that shouldn't be overlooked. Nevertheless, the highlights make this album worth its while, and perhaps you'll find a new favorite worship leader from among this mix.

- Review date: 3/7/04, written by John DiBiase



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. Record Label: Word Records
. Album length: 2 Discs, 34 Tracks.
. Street Date: March 9, 2004
. Buy It: Amazon.com

Disc One
  1. Famous One - Chris Tomlin
  2. You Are So Good - Third Day
  3. Amazing Love - Bebo Norman
  4. Give Us Clean Hands - Mark Schultz
  5. The Potters Hand - Darlene Zschech
  6. Above All - Michael W. Smith
  7. Sanctuary - Jaci Velasquez
  8. Once Again - Matt Redman
  9. The Power Of Your Love - Rebecca St. James
  10. Jesus, Lover Of My Soul - ZOEgirl
  11. How Deep The Father's Love - Joy Williams
  12. Be The Centre - Brian Doerkson
  13. We Fall Down - Steven Curtis Chapman
  14. What A Friend/Rugged Cross/How Great - Amy Grant
  15. We Will Glorify - Twila Paris
  16. Beautiful Savior - Casting Crowns
  17. All I Want Is You - Planet Shakers
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Disc Two
  1. Enough - Jeremy Camp
  2. Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble - Delirious?
  3. Lord, I Lift Your Name On High (live) - Sonicflood
  4. Hallelujah (Your Love Is...) - Brenton Brown
  5. As The Deer (live) - Salvador
  6. Victory Chant - Nicole C. Mullen
  7. Here I Am - Plus One
  8. I Love You Lord - Paul Colman Trio
  9. Let My Words Be Few - Phillips, Craig & Dean
  10. Word Of God Speak - Big Daddy Weave
  11. Open The Eyes Of My Heart - Randy Travis
  12. Spirit Of The Living God - FFH
  13. There Is A Redeemer - Keith Green
  14. I Exalt Thee - Caedmon's Call
  15. I'll Fly Away - Jars Of Clay
  16. May The Words Of My Mouth - Tim Hughes
  17. More Than A Friend - Jeremy Riddle
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